Rainworth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.9% of all reported crimes in Rainworth during July 2023, making it the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. With an overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, Rainworth recorded 62 total crimes, placing it 10.8% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a marked contrast to the national trend, where property crimes often dominate. In Rainworth, violent offences outnumbered property crimes by nearly double, a pattern consistent with areas characterised by smaller, closely knit communities where interpersonal conflicts may be more likely to escalate. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out and festivals in full swing—likely contributes to higher incidences of violent and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour followed closely behind, comprising 32.3% of all crimes, a rate 69% above the UK average. This suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces during summer months. While property crimes remained relatively low, the data shows a 67% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s limited retail presence or effective local policing strategies. The crime picture in Rainworth during July illustrates a combination of community dynamics and seasonal activity, with violence and sexual offences forming the core of the area’s monthly crime profile.

July 2023 saw a notable 18.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 22 to 26 incidents. This category, already 12% above the UK average, now accounts for 41.9% of all crimes in Rainworth. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6%, dropping from 28 to 20 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of local community initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase—though this remains 9% below the UK average. Other crime, previously unrecorded in the category, surged to 2 incidents, a 100% increase, suggesting emerging patterns or underreporting in prior months. Public order offences plummeted by 80%, from 5 to 1, a decrease that may align with reduced outdoor events or heightened policing during the summer. Shoplifting, however, remained 67% below the UK average, with only 2 incidents reported. This stark contrast highlights Rainworth’s unique crime profile, where property crimes are significantly underrepresented compared to national trends. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 10.8% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the rise in violent incidents.

Rainworth’s crime rate in July 2023 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as slightly safer than it was in June, though the overall rate remains below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, still requires attention in contexts where violent offences dominate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 8,417, illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences—now 12% above the UK average—suggests that while the area is relatively safe overall, specific categories of crime warrant closer scrutiny. The contrast between Rainworth’s low property crime rates and its elevated violent crime rates highlights the importance of differentiated policing strategies. For residents, the 7.4% month-on-month decrease offers a tangible indicator of progress, even as the area continues to grapple with the challenges posed by violent and anti-social behaviour.